Equity Bank supports Watoto golf’s sh450m drive to support women

What the report says

Equity Bank Uganda has pledged Shs10 million to support the third edition of the Watoto Golf Tournament, which is taking place at Uganda Golf Club in Kitante and is scheduled to conclude on Saturday. The Independent Uganda reported that the sponsorship was announced at a partners’ briefing on Wednesday, with Equity Bank Managing Director Gift Shoko saying the bank wants to back efforts that expand economic opportunities for women and young entrepreneurs.

According to the report, this year’s event is running under the theme “Hope on the Green” and is targeting Shs450 million. The stated goal is to help 1,000 vulnerable women receive business starter kits worth Shs450,000 each, so they can begin income-generating activities and support their families. Watoto Church Lead Pastor Julius Rwotlonyo said the tournament is intended to restore dignity by pairing compassion with practical economic support.

The article also placed the sponsorship in the context of Equity Bank’s wider women-focused programs, including its EquiMama initiative, which supports women-owned businesses through financing, financial literacy, mentorship and advisory services. While the tournament is a sporting event, the broader purpose described by the organizers and sponsors is fundraising for women’s enterprise development and household resilience.

The report suggests the partnership reflects a larger trend in Uganda of combining private-sector support, faith-based initiatives and sport to raise money for community projects. It is especially relevant because it links golf fundraising with efforts to expand livelihoods for underserved women.